Research And Development Scientist | Upto $100/hr Part-time

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Physics - Research Collaborator Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities - Design challenging, real-world physics problems in areas like classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics. - Prepare components including detailed problem statements, golden solutions, and evaluation criteria. - Evaluate the model's performance on tasks to identify reasoning and derivation failures. - Analyze model trajectories to extract core capability loss patterns. - Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance. Qualifications Must-Have - Currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD program in Physics or a related field. - Deep expertise in physics subfields with strong mathematical and analytical skills. - Ability to write clear, rigorous, and well-structured physics problems and solutions. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to engage reliably for 8+ hours/week . Compensation & Legal - W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC. - Payroll, benefits, and compliance provided by Cincinnatus LLC. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas